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FHN 334J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHN 334J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 78,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 78,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,478 miles

o/s front bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,356 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,356 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,314 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 77,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 77,133 miles

nearside front track rod end touching inside of wheel (not during test)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FHN 334J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHN 334J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHN 334J registered?

FHN 334J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FHN 334J safe to buy?

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